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Surgical binder and methods of use

US6309369A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 1998
Grant dateOct 30, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 22, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/15016
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A binder for application of pressure to the wound area of a patient who has undergone a mastectomy or other type of chest surgery. The binder includes an elasticized main body portion formed from a fabric that is substantially nonelastic, yet breathable, with gathering, elastic stitching therein.

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